Range Hone Device
ID: FA9101-25-SSRangeHoneType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710)

PSC

INDUSTRIAL ASSEMBLY MACHINES (3693)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/97bf3b9a7d894a04a87b9d8989c1fbc0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, is seeking sources capable of fulfilling a requirement for a Range G Hone device. This procurement aims to identify businesses that can meet the government's specifications as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW), with the intention of establishing a firm-fixed-price contract for delivery to Arnold AFB. The Range G Hone is critical for various defense applications, emphasizing the need for precision and reliability in industrial assembly processes. Interested parties, both large and small, must submit their responses, including company details and capability packages, by February 5, 2025, to the designated contract specialists via email. For further inquiries, contact Noah Bean at noah.bean.1@us.af.mil or Robert Mosley at robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Noah Bean
    noah.bean.1@us.af.mil
    Robert Mosley
    robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).pdf
    The document outlines the procedure for obtaining the “Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (SOW)” related to Department of Defense projects, which is marked as export-controlled and restricted to certified DoD contractors. Companies seeking access must be certified through the Joint Certification Program (JCP). To request the draft SOW, JCP-certified contractors must submit their approved DD Form 2345 to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer via email. Upon confirmation of certification, the document will be released to the company's authorized Data Custodian for further dissemination. This process emphasizes the importance of complying with export control regulations and ensuring only qualified entities can access sensitive operational information.
    Sources Sought - Range G Hone.pdf
    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, Tennessee, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify businesses capable of fulfilling the government's requirement for Range G Hone, as detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The government is exploring a firm-fixed-price contract for delivery to Arnold AFB. This notice is purely informational and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the government to award a contract. Interested businesses, both large and small, are invited to respond by providing extensive company details, business size classifications, and comments on the technical specifications. Responses should also include information on available contract vehicles and a brief capability package relevant to the requirement, along with estimated pricing. Submissions must be concise, not exceeding three pages, and must be submitted by 5 February 2025, to designated contract specialists via email. This effort aims to help the government assess market conditions for potential future procurement, determining the appropriate method of acquisition based on responses received. Proprietary information will be protected under non-disclosure agreements, and all submissions will become government property.
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